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"text": "Foreign nationals receive legal permission to live and work in Dubai through the Dubai Work Visa program. The visa remains in effect for two years and requires sponsorship by an employer located in the United Arab Emirates. This visa package provides the holder with a work permit and Emirates ID card as well as medical clearance and residence visa services. The approval of this visa enables legal employment along with sponsorship for family members and access to healthcare and banking services in Dubai."
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"text": "Yes, you can get a Dubai Work Visa if you meet the eligibility criteria and have a valid job offer. A Dubai Work Visa becomes available to you through a licensed employer in Dubai who extends a job offer to you. A licensed employer in Dubai will submit your work permit and residence visa application to UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) or GDRFA. The minimum age requirement stands at 18 years while you need to undergo a medical examination and submit essential papers which include educational certificates and your passport."
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"text": "No, you cannot work in Dubai on a visit or tourist visa. Employing in Dubai under a visit or tourist visa remains against the law. All Dubai workers need to secure a proper work visa which their employer sponsors to maintain legal employment status. Anyone who breaks this regulation will face financial penalties along with deportation and possible exclusion from future entry into the country. Once you locate employment during your visit visa stay your employer should request a work permit which leads to a residence visa conversion before you can start your job."
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"text": "A Dubai Work Visa comes with various advantages, such as:
The visa grants you permission to reside and work in Dubai.
Income earned in Dubai is free from taxes.
You gain access to healthcare services along with banking facilities and housing options.
You have the power to sponsor your family members.
The visa makes you eligible to obtain long-term visa options such as the Green or Golden Visa.
Dubai Work Visa holders can establish their careers in a leading business hub that offers modern infrastructure and international market exposure opportunities."
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"text": "The minimum work age for Dubai stands at eighteen years. Employment visas primarily target people between the ages of eighteen and sixty. Special permission allows individuals above sixty-five years old to work if they pay extra visa fees. All candidates need to satisfy skill and qualification requirements that match their age and the employer's job position."
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"text": "The overall fee for a Dubai Work Visa falls between AED 3,000 and AED 7,000 which varies based on employer organization classification and staff position. The total cost consists of charges for the work permit along with medical testing and Emirates ID issuance and visa stamping. Your employment agreement should explicitly state whether the employer will handle these expenses or take deductions from your earnings so make sure to discuss this matter before signing the contract."
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"text": "The detailed procedure to apply for a Dubai Work Visa is given below.
Step 1: Obtain employment from a Dubai-based organization.
Step 2: The work permit application process begins when your employer obtains permission from MOHRE.
Step 3: After approval, you get an entry permit which leads to a medical examination and obtaining both Emirates ID and residence visa.
Step 4: Work visas in the UAE must be sponsored by licensed employers because independent applications are not accepted.
Step 5: Obtain the work visa to work in Dubai."
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